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The hottest team in the NHL tries to keep it going tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins shoot for their 11th straight win Friday night against the Islanders. The streak has enabled them to open up a 12-point lead in the Atlantic Division. The Islanders are home dogs and have dropped their last two and are coming off a third-period meltdown against the Canadiens last night in which they allowed three goals.

Out west, the Anaheim Ducks try to continue their strong play at home against the Red Wings. The Ducks picked up the win against the Blackhawks on Wednesday and will have new $69 million dollar man Corey Perry back from suspension for the game. The Ducks, who are 7-0-3 in their last 10 games, are the clear favorite tonight.

There are two other games tonight in the NHL. The Capitals will try to make it two wins in two days in Winnipeg against the Jets after scoring a 4-0 victory last night. In Columbus, the Flames will try to cool off the Blue Jackets, who are 7-0-3 in their last 10 games.

The lines are from LVH as of about 10:30 a.m. ET. Check our live odds boards for updated odds.

*Denotes goalie start is not confirmed. Goalie starts can be subject to change.

-Vokoun is 15-7-1 with a 2.03 GAA and .934 SV% in 24 career regular-season games against the Islanders. He has not faced the Islanders this season.

-Nabokov has played all three games against the Penguins this year. He allowed one goal on 38 shots in the Islanders’ win on January 29. He allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Islanders’ loss on February 5. Nabokov allowed five goals on 17 shots and was pulled in the Islanders’ loss to the Penguins on March 10.

Scoring: The Penguins average 3.48 goals per game. They allow 2.61. The Islanders average 2.87 goals per game. They allow 3.37